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Table 4 Enzyme replacement therapy-related characteristics of Fabry disease patients

From: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Fabry Disease Patients: an examination of Mood Status, Therapy Adherence, and COVID-19 infection

Characteristics

Patients (n = 58)

Before the pandemic

 Where did you receive ERT?, %

 

  Health clinic

5.2

  Private hospital

8.6

  Public hospital

56.9

  University hospital

28.3

During the pandemic

 Have you received ERT regularly during the pandemic? (no), %

41.4

 If you haven't, why?, %

 

  Afraid to go to the hospital due to fear of contagion

62.5

  Inability to find a hospital for the infusion

25

  Lack or inability to obtain medication

12.5

 How many doses have you skipped?

2.3 ± 1.7

  Median (min–max)

1.5 (1–6)

 Where did you receive ERT?

 

  Health clinic

1.7

  Private hospital

13.8

  Public hospital

31

  University hospital

1.7

  Home

51.7

  1. Data are expressed as mean ± SD for quantitative parameters and n (%) for nominal parameters unless otherwise stated
  2. ERT, enzyme replacement therapy